http://australianfintech.com.au/ Connecting Australian FinTech Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:15:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://australianfintech.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/06/logo-words-orange-background-small-50x50.png http://australianfintech.com.au/ 32 32 https://australianfintech.com.au/aci-worldwides-scamscope-report-predicts-australian-authorised-push-payment-scam-losses-to-surpass-aud1-7-billion-by-2028/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 01:15:06 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189346 Authorised push payment scam losses are on the rise, with losses in Australia predicted to hit AUD$1.76 billion by 2028, according to the latest Scamscope report from ACI Worldwide.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/airwallex-reports-strong-momentum-with-83-revenue-increase-across-apac/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:45:23 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189302 Airwallex today reported strong year-on-year growth across the APAC region as the leading global payments and financial operating platform for modern businesses.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/the-growing-adoption-of-ai-in-banking-in-australia-and-new-zealand/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 23:25:59 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=189183 The adoption of Artificial Intelligence within the banking sector in both Australia and New Zealand is accelerating.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/gocardless-and-insuredhq-partner-to-provide-faster-payments-for-insurance-companies/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:33:26 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188954 GoCardless, the bank payment company, have announced a partnership with InsuredHQ, a global provider of cloud-based core insurance administration software.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/ripple-announces-its-rlusd-exchange-partners-for-global-distribution/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:24:02 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/ripple-announces-its-rlusd-exchange-partners-for-global-distribution/ Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced its exchange partners and customers for RLUSD.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/aci-worldwide-appoints-trent-gunthorpe-as-general-manager-head-of-pacific/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:22:26 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188682 ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, have announced the appointment of Trent Gunthorpe as General Manager, Head of Pacific.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/us-bitcoin-atm-operator-rockitcoin-launches-in-australia/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:54:05 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/us-bitcoin-atm-operator-rockitcoin-launches-in-australia/ US Bitcoin ATM operator and fintech company RockItCoin is expanding its global footprint with its launch in Australia.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/udpn-expands-global-payments-infrastructure-integration-of-australian-digital-dollar-audd/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:23:11 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188381 In a significant move to expand its global payments infrastructure for regulated digital currencies, UDPN today announced the integration of the Australian Digital Dollar onto its platform.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/saxo-bank-group-reports-35-jump-in-h1-2024-net-profit-to-usd76-million/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:50:07 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/saxo-bank-group-reports-35-jump-in-h1-2024-net-profit-to-usd76-million/ The Saxo Bank Group has reported an adjusted H1 2024 net profit of USD76 million, a year-over-year increase of 35%.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/raiz-invest-announce-new-strategic-relationship-with-state-street-global-advisors-and-2-million-share-placement/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:08:48 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188235 Raiz Invest Limited have announced a new strategic relationship with State Street Global Advisors Inc. and the successful completion of a $2 million share placement.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/worldfirst-offers-fast-digital-cross-border-payment-alternative-to-boost-global-sales-for-australian-smes/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:57:03 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=188090 WorldFirst has tailored fast and secure cross-border business payment solutions for Australian e-commerce sellers and SMEs looking to capitalise on strong e-commerce growth trends.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/deca-members-engage-in-crucial-dialogues-on-cryptocurrency-regulation-with-australian-government-leaders/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:24:02 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/deca-members-engage-in-crucial-dialogues-on-cryptocurrency-regulation-with-australian-government-leaders/ The Digital Economy Council of Australia recently took part in two significant events aimed at influencing the future of cryptocurrency regulation in Australia.

]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/pocketsmith-one-of-nine-worldwide-selected-for-mastercards-2024-start-path-open-banking-program/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:00:36 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187601 PocketSmith has been selected as the only New Zealand company to join eight other companies for Mastercard’s global Start Path Open Banking and Embedded Finance program.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/the-finalists-of-the-2024-finnies-awards-have-been-announced/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:45:48 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187086 The finalists for Australia’s 2024 Finnies fintech business awards have been announced. ]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/mastercard-launch-mobile-virtual-card-app-in-australia-to-simplify-business-and-travel-expenses/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:56:49 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=187056 Mastercard have announced a new mobile virtual card app that enables virtual commercial cards to be seamlessly added to digital wallets.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/mogoplus-adatree-and-central-murray-credit-union-collaborate-to-develop-industry-first-open-banking-lending-solution/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:51:46 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=186576 This collaborative effort between Adatree, MogoPlus, and Central Murray Credit Union is revolutionising the lending experience for both financial institutions and their customers.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/global-fintech-klarnas-ai-assistant-handles-the-work-of-700-full-time-agents/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:12:03 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/global-fintech-klarnas-ai-assistant-handles-the-work-of-700-full-time-agents/ Klarna recently announced its AI assistant powered by OpenAI is now live globally, and in its first month, the numbers are incredible.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/visas-ai-based-real-time-payment-fraud-monitoring-solution-prevents-more-than-700-million-in-fraud-from-disrupting-australian-businesses-and-consumers/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:26:47 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=186249 Visa's AI-based real-time payment fraud monitoring solution has helped Australian financial institutions prevent $714 million in fraud from disrupting Australian businesses in a year.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/victory-park-capital-and-zip-continue-partnership-with-new-us225-million-facility/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:43:20 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=185997 Global alternative investment firm Victory Park Capital have announced that it has closed a refinancing agreement for a US$225 million (A$341 million) debt facility with Zip Co.]]> https://australianfintech.com.au/global-x-guns-for-growth-with-two-key-appointments/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:29:04 +0000 https://australianfintech.com.au/?p=185718 Global X ETFs have announced the appointment of Manny Damianakis as Head of Sales and Marc Jocum as Product and Investment Strategist.]]>